Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Kerrisdale Community Centre Society provides a seniors lunch program Monday to Friday at the community centre attended by a maximum of 90 participants per day.

A coffee and snack bar is open from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday - Saturday. The Chef & Food Services Coordinator manages the daily operations of the Senior's Centre kitchen and provides service to the Seniors Lunch program which serves a maximum of 90 people each day and ensure the Coffee & Snack Bar is adequately stocked. Key responsibilities of this role include food preparation, menu planning, inventory management, and leading a team of staff and volunteers.

WORK SCHEDULE

40 hours per week Monday to Friday (6:00am to 2:00pm)

Considerable independent action and judgement are exercised in day-to-day activities related to kitchen operations. Policy matters and unusual situations are discussed with a supervisor. Flexibility, serenity, and a positive attitude to providing service to the senior clientele are essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

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Plans a 2 month "at a glance" menu, including special luncheons, ensuring optimal nutrition and enjoyable food, taking into consideration texture, aroma, flavour and colour. Plans meals to ensure that expenses remain within allotted budget Is responsible for preparation of meals and coffee bar provisions Prepare and package take-home frozen meals as required. Prepare and package food items to be sold at the Coffee & Snack Bar Plans and prepares food for special events: e.g., Board meetings Supervises the work of Dishwasher Staff, Assistant Cooks, and Volunteers.
Plans, assigns, supervises and participates in the work of kitchen staff and volunteers engaged in preparing, serving and selling food.

Trains and schedules staff and volunteers; participates in recruitment. Ensures compliance with health regulations, safety practices and established standards for food handling. Provides an enjoyable work environment for kitchen staff and volunteers.
Articulates volunteer needs, maintains and communicates volunteer schedule with Seniors Programmer.

Supervises the serving of lunch Coordinates shopping and delivery of food and beverages. Purchases speciality items and fresh items as required Orders, receives and inventories food stores Ensures the proper handling and storage of food and the rotation of perishable items Ensures the maintenance and repair of kitchen equipment and makes recommendations on the purchase of new equipment Procures cleaning supplies as needed Provides receipts of food items purchased to the Seniors Programmer & Accountant. Monitors invoices for accuracy Keeps records of successful menus Keeps records of kitchen equipment for inventory Organizes food stock Maintains a small cash float Monitors expenditures within assigned budget; Completes weekly and monthly tasks required for kitchen clean-up Keeps kitchen and storage areas clean and tidy Operates standard kitchen equipment including dishwasher, meat slicer, food processor, cold and hot service table, and others Freezes at least one entree to be kept on hand if unable to come to work
Secures premises at the end of the shift

Ensures kitchen laundry is maintained Completes other related duties as required

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

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The Personnel Committee of the Society is responsible for the Food Service Coordinator; day-to-day supervision of the position is provided by the Seniors Centre Recreation Programmer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, procedures and equipment used in food services and catering operations for a community services facility

Thorough knowledge of health regulations pertaining to the preparation, storage and serving of food Considerable knowledge of food preparation techniques and nutritive value

Ability to supervise and train staff and oversee the work of volunteers effectively

Have a calm manner with a positive attitude to providing service to the senior clientele

Diploma in a Culinary Arts and/or Food Services related community college course, or equivalent

A minimum of three years' experience in food preparation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Food Safe Certificate Level 1 required; Level 2 preferred.

Employee receives employment benefits, 6 days paid sick leave and 3 weeks paid vacation each calendar year.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking Paid time off
Education:

Secondary School (required)
Experience:

Food preparation: 3 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Food Safe Level 1 certificate (required)
Work Location: In person